The purpose of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the nickel, chromium, and ferrous levels in a population of 17 orthodontic patients undergoing treatment, compared with seven… (More)

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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the degree of conversion (DC) and shrinkage strain values of two representative resin-composites when irradiated by two… (More)

The purpose of this study was to assess quantitatively the roughness of the enamel surface following debonding using two resin removal methods. The enamel surface of 30 premolar crowns was covered… (More)

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An experimental method was used to assess the glass ionomer and resinous character in three "dual-cure" (Fuji II LC, Photac-Fil, Variglass) and a "triple-cure" (Vitremer) resin-modified… (More)

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the setting characteristics of low-shrinking resin composites and examine the possible interactions with curing efficiency and marginal adaptation in… (More)

The structure and morphological condition of retrieved NiTi orthodontic archwires was evaluated and any possible alterations in the surface composition of the alloy following 1-6 months in vivo were… (More)

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different light-curing units and irradiation modes on the mechanical fatigue strength and degree of conversion of a restorative resin… (More)